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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Lynn Mason, President of the Local Government…
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New Chief Executive for the ALGA
In March, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) announced that it had appointed Adrian Beresford-Wylie as its Chief Executive. He will take up this post…
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Mount Barker makes the top five
South Australia’s Mount Barker was recently voted the fifth most desirable town in Australia for sea/hills change by The Australian newspaper. Selection was based on…
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Heart Foundation Kellogg Local Government Awards
The Heart Foundation and Kellogg are providing $30,000 and recognition to award initiatives that help create healthy communities. Dr Peter Abernethy, the National Director of…
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Collie just pips Singleton as Australia’s tidiest town
Australia’s premier community based environmental action program, the Australian Tidy Towns Awards 2006, has been won by Collie in Western Australia, making this the third…
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Lowy is more than Westfield and soccer
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Frank Lowy is best known for his Westfield empire and his role in the rebirth of soccer in Australia.…
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Rockingham lends Telwatta a helping hand
The community of Western Australia’s City of Rockingham has raised $35,000 for the tsunami devastated village of Telwatta in Sri Lanka. Together with a further…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Profiles is a regular feature. This month we are featuring two Councillors from the Northern Territory. President Bob Bagnell, Elliott District Community Government Council,…
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Palmerston – a place for people
Roads, Rates and Rubbish aren’t the only Rs covered at the City of Palmerston. Council is also very keen on the fourth R – Relationships.…
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Suburban venue for Bike Week ride
Competition was fierce but friendly at the Western Australian Department of Infrastructure’s first suburban Parliamentarians Bike Ride for Cycle Instead Bike Week 2006. Held in…
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Thuringowa library launches new era in audio technology
Located in northern Queensland, the Thuringowa Library has introduced new technology for sight impaired residents. The Audio Navigator is a hand held device, similar in…
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Leadership is women’s business*
The 18th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference on workplace relations, negotiation and equal opportunity will be held on 27-28 July 2006 at the Sofitel…
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